Freedom from distress

100% of the contracted icebreaker merino stations have been audited in the last three years.

icebreaker merino stations are audited on a three year cycle by JAS-ANZ accredited AssureQuality Ltd. The audit process involves on-site visits, discussions, access to farm stock, facilities and records, citing of supporting documents and written plans. Additional random vet and shearing audits also take place.

To farm within those boundaries of nature... You want to preserve what’s here... not to alter the land."

Robert Butson,MT NICHOLAS STATION,Queenstown, New Zealand

People come to the farm and you say you supply icebreaker and you definitely feel proud of that."

Lucy Maling,Lindis Peaks Station,New Zealand

We’re signing up to a 10-year contract and that means our kids have certainty for 10 years."